Oddities & Curiosities
Explore real wet specimens, animal and insect taxidermy, preserved specimens, and unusual curiosities for collectors and lovers of the strange and extraordinary.
Wet Specimen
Real Preserved Octopus
A unique and unusual piece for any oddities collection! This real preserved octopus specimen is displayed in a clear glass jar, making it easy to see its body, curled tentacles, and tiny suction cups up close. This specimen was naturally sourced and preserved in 70% isopropyl alcohol to help maintain it for long-term display. It makes a great conversation piece for anyone who enjoys oddities, preserved specimens, ocean life, or unusual décor. Details: - Real octopus specimen - Naturally sourced - Preserved in 70% isopropyl alcohol - Clear 3-inch glass display jar with black lid - Natural appearance, shape, and coloring - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: This is a real preserved animal specimen intended for display and collecting purposes only. Do not open the jar or remove the specimen. Keep away from heat, flames, children, and pets.
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Obsidian Glows Mystery Box
Love surprises? Each Obsidian Glows Mystery Box is packed with a surprise mix of items from our shop. You won’t know exactly what you’re getting until you open it! Boxes may include a mix of crystals, witchy items, jewelry, keychains, oddities, curiosities, décor, stickers, ritual items, or other Obsidian Glows goodies. Every box is different, making these perfect as a gift or as a fun way to treat yourself. Details: - Each Mystery Box is $12 - Filled with a surprise assortment of Obsidian Glows items - Contents vary from box to box - Items are chosen at random - No two boxes are guaranteed to be the same - Great for gifts or anyone who loves a good surprise Please note: The fun is in the mystery! Specific items, colors, stones, or styles cannot be guaranteed.
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This & That Box - A Unnecessary Collection
A little box filled with this, that, and probably something weird. 😂 Each This & That Box contains a random assortment of fun, unusual, and completely unnecessary little things from Obsidian Glows. You might find crystals, charms, stickers, tiny oddities, witchy items, trinkets, jewelry pieces, curiosities, or other random surprises inside. The contents are different from box to box, and that's the whole point—you won't know what strange little collection you ended up with until you open it. Details: - $10 per box - Random assortment of small items - Each box contains a mix of different surprises - Contents vary from box to box - No two boxes are guaranteed to be alike - Perfect for anyone who likes weird little things and surprises Contains: This. That. Probably something weird.
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Adopt an Odd One
Looking for a new companion with questionable habits? Each Odd One is a handmade yarn doll with its own name, personality, strange history, and collection of personal belongings it absolutely refuses to explain. The Crypt Case version comes tucked inside its own coffin-shaped box along with an assortment of items connected to your Odd One. Every character is different, so you won't know exactly who—or what—you've adopted until you meet them. Each Crypt Case includes: - One handmade Odd One - Individual Adoption Record with their story and personality - Personal belongings chosen for that specific Odd One - A Personal Property record explaining their possessions - An Oddling — their tiny companion - Oddling Adoption Record - Additional strange little surprises - Coffin-shaped keepsake box Each Odd One is handmade, so small differences and imperfections are part of their personality. Warning: Adoption is permanent. Behavior is not guaranteed. They know where you live now. 😂
Taxidermy
Real Alligator Head
A bold and unusual addition to any oddities collection! This real preserved alligator head shows off the animal’s natural features, including its textured skin, eyes, jaw, and rows of sharp teeth. Each head has its own natural shape, coloring, and details, making every specimen a little different. Great for an oddities shelf, curiosity cabinet, gothic décor, or anyone who enjoys unusual natural specimens. Details: - Real preserved alligator head - Naturally sourced - Genuine teeth, skin, and other natural features - Available with open or closed mouth - Each specimen is unique - Natural variations and small imperfections are normal - Sold individually Please note: Because these are real preserved specimens, the size, coloring, shape, and tooth placement will vary slightly from one to another.
Taxidermy
Giant Forest Scorpion Real Specimen
A striking real scorpion specimen that makes a great addition to any oddities or insect collection. This Giant Forest Scorpion has been dried and preserved, showing off its large claws, dark coloring, segmented body, and curled tail. Details: - Giant Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus laoticus) - Real scorpion specimen - Dried and preserved - Naturally sourced - Large claws and curled tail - Mounted for display - Natural variations and small imperfections may be present - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: This is a genuine preserved animal specimen intended for display and collecting purposes only. Species identification is based on information provided by the original specimen seller.
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Real Framed Scorpion Specimen
A bold and unusual display featuring a real preserved scorpion with its claws and tail positioned so you can see its natural shape and details. The scorpion is mounted against a black background inside a black frame with antique-style corner accents. The all-black look gives it a dark, gothic feel that fits perfectly in an oddities collection or curiosity cabinet. Details: - Real preserved scorpion - Naturally sourced - Large claws and curled tail on display - Mounted in a black display frame - Antique-style decorative corner accents - Natural markings and imperfections - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: This is a real preserved specimen intended for display purposes. Because it is naturally sourced, small differences or imperfections are normal and add to its unique character.
Taxidermy
Real Jeweled Praying Mantis Specimen
A unique display piece featuring a real preserved praying mantis with its wings spread to show off its natural colors and details. The mantis is mounted against a black background inside a matching black frame with decorative antique-style corner accents. The dark frame helps the bright green and golden tones of the mantis stand out, making it a great addition to an oddities collection, curiosity cabinet, or gothic-inspired space. Details: - Real preserved praying mantis - Naturally sourced - Wings displayed open - Mounted in a black display frame - Decorative antique-style corner details - Natural colors, markings, and imperfections - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: This is a real preserved insect specimen. Because it is naturally sourced, small imperfections and variations are normal and part of what makes the specimen unique.
Taxidermy
Mummified Fairy Skeleton with Real Moth Wings
A beautiful combination of natural oddity and dark fantasy. This coffin-shaped display features a miniature fairy skeleton adorned with genuine preserved moth wings, creating the appearance of a tiny mysterious creature preserved for display. Set against a crimson background and framed inside a black coffin-shaped shadow box, the real moth wings provide natural patterns and details that make the piece especially striking. Perfect for oddity collectors, gothic décor, curiosity cabinets, dark academia, witchy spaces, and lovers of unusual art. Details: - Miniature fairy skeleton - Genuine preserved moth wings - Coffin-shaped black display frame - Deep crimson interior - Natural wing patterns and variations make the piece unique - Ready to display - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: The moth wings are genuine natural specimens. The fairy skeleton is an artistic/fantasy element and is not real skeletal remains.
Taxidermy
Real Two-Headed Duckling Taxidermy Specimen
A truly unusual addition to any oddities collection, this preserved two-headed duckling specimen features two distinct heads on a single body and is mounted upright on a decorative dark wooden display base. Its naturally peculiar appearance makes it an eye-catching conversation piece for collectors of taxidermy, curiosities, natural history specimens, and gothic décor. Each detail—from the tiny webbed feet to the individual facial features—gives this specimen a wonderfully strange presence. Details: - Genuine preserved duckling specimen - Two-headed / conjoined presentation - Mounted on decorative wooden base - One-of-a-kind display piece - Ideal for curiosity cabinets, oddities collections, gothic décor, or natural history displays - Sold exactly as pictured Please note: This is a genuine preserved animal specimen and may show natural variations or imperfections associated with taxidermy and preservation. Exact species and origin are unknown unless otherwise documented.
Wet Specimen
Real Papuan Jellyfish Wet Specimen Set of 5
A fascinating set of 5 real Papuan jellyfish preserved as wet specimens inside a round glass display bottle. Their delicate natural forms create a unique marine oddity perfect for curiosity cabinets, oddities collections, gothic décor, natural-history displays, or specimen enthusiasts. The jellyfish are ethically sourced through natural death and are carefully preserved with respect for their natural biological beauty. Details: - 5 real Papuan jellyfish specimens - Preserved wet specimens - Ethically sourced through natural death - Round glass display bottle - Gold metal lid - Approx. size: 3.1" × 1.2" × 3.5" (8 × 3 × 9 cm) - Individual specimens naturally vary in size and appearance - Intended for display/collection purposes only
Wet Specimen
Real Green Praying Mantis Wet Specimen – Male
A fascinating real male green praying mantis preserved as a wet specimen inside a clear display vial. Its distinctive elongated body and recognizable praying forelegs make it a unique insect specimen perfect for oddities collections, curiosity cabinets, gothic décor, natural-history displays, or insect enthusiasts. Details: - Real male green praying mantis specimen - Preserved wet specimen - Preserved in 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - Clear sealed display vial - Vial approximately 4" tall - Natural specimens may vary slightly in color, size, and appearance - Intended for display/collection purposes only Safety Note: Contains 70% isopropyl alcohol, which is flammable. Keep sealed and away from heat, sparks, open flames, children, and pets. Do not ingest or open the vial.
Wet Specimen
Real Florida Seahorse Wet Specimen
A real seahorse specimen from Florida preserved as a wet specimen inside a clear display vial. Its distinctive natural shape and delicate features make this an unusual marine display piece for oddities collections, curiosity cabinets, gothic décor, natural-history displays, or specimen enthusiasts. Details: - Real seahorse specimen - Origin: Florida, USA - Preserved wet specimen - Preserved in 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - Clear sealed display vial - Vial approximately 2" tall - Natural specimens may vary slightly in size, shape, and appearance - Intended for display/collection purposes only Safety Note: Contains 70% isopropyl alcohol, which is flammable. Keep the vial sealed and away from heat, sparks, open flames, children, and pets. Do not ingest or open the vial.
Wet Specimen
Real Southern Black Widow Spider Wet Specimen – Latrodectus sp.
A real Southern Black Widow spider (Latrodectus sp.) preserved as a wet specimen in a clear display vial. Featuring the naturally distinctive red abdominal marking associated with black widow spiders, this preserved specimen makes a striking addition to an oddities collection, curiosity cabinet, or educational insect display. Details: - Real Southern Black Widow spider specimen - Latrodectus sp. - Origin: Arizona - Preserved in 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - Clear sealed display vial - Vial approximately 2" tall - Intended for display/collection purposes only - Natural specimens may vary slightly in appearance Safety Note: Contains 70% isopropyl alcohol, which is flammable. Keep sealed and away from heat, sparks, open flames, children, and pets. Do not ingest or open the vial.
Taxidermy
Real Death’s-Head Moth Taxidermy Coffin Shadow Box
A striking real Death’s-Head Moth (Acherontia) taxidermy specimen enclosed inside a coffin-shaped wooden shadow box. The specimen is protected behind a clear acrylic front, creating a dramatic dimensional display perfect for oddities collections, curiosity cabinets, gothic décor, and insect enthusiasts. Details: - Real Death’s-Head Moth (Acherontia) specimen - Enclosed coffin-shaped shadow box - Pine wood construction - Clear protective acrylic front - Approx. 7" × 5.7" × 1" (18 × 14.5 × 2.5 cm) - Hanging hook on back - Ready to display Natural specimens may have slight variations or imperfections
Taxidermy
Real Death’s-Head Moth Taxidermy Glass Dome
A striking real Death’s-Head Moth (Acherontia) taxidermy specimen displayed inside a glass dome with a cork base. The moth is elevated on a clear acrylic support, allowing its distinctive markings and natural beauty to remain the focal point from multiple angles. Perfect for oddities and curiosities collections, gothic décor, specimen displays, or anyone fascinated by insects and the natural world. Details: - Real Death’s-Head Moth (Acherontia) specimen - Taxidermy insect display - Glass dome with cork base - Clear acrylic specimen support - Approx. size: 6" × 5" (15 × 13 cm) Because this is a real natural specimen, slight variations and imperfections should be expected